Malena Dailey, Technology Policy Analyst at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), released the following response in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh, leaving intact Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the legal framework through which websites are able to host third-party content.
“PPI has consistently argued any changes to the landmark Section 230 statute must consider the potential risks to American innovation and the digital ecosystem, including in an amicus brief filed in the case of Gonzalez v. Google.
“Since Section 230’s inception, the internet has been a platform for entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community, empowered by the ability for individuals to lift up their voices online. The preservation of Section 230 is a win for American innovation and the growing digital economy — all of which have spurred American job growth in the last several decades.
“There is a clear need for moderation of content users post on online platforms. While there may be room to update content liability to reflect the harms of the modern internet, any changes must keep in mind the integral role Section 230 plays in the development of an ever-growing digital ecosystem.”
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